Choosing a vet takes careful consideration and isn’t something that you want to rush. Ideally once you know you are going to get a pet, or move to a new area, then you should start looking for a vet that suits you and your family.
There are lots of things to consider when you are making a decision about which is the best vet for you. We’ve put together a handy list of things to check before you make the decision to ensure that you are on the right track to getting the perfect match for your pets.
Things To Consider When Choosing A Vet
#1. Ask For Recommendations
It’s always a good idea to ask your pet loving friends which vet they are using and who they recommend. Often your Pet Sitter, Dog Walker, Groomer or Dog Trainer will be able to recommend someone that they use or have worked with previously.
You may also find recommendations on their Facebook Page or Website which you can take a look at and see what other people have to say about them.
#2. Are They Friendly and Helpful?
Customer service is so important when you are dealing with service providers. Are they helpful when you call? Do they answer the phone in an upbeat manner? Do they answer your questions without sounding annoyed or inconvenienced?
It’s really important that you feel that you are being taken care of and that they have the best interests of your pet at heart.
#3. Where Are They Located?
Something local to home is always preferable if you need a vet in an emergency. Especially if you are in the city where traffic can be bad you don’t want any delays in getting there.
Parking can also be an issue and if you pet was sick you don’t want to struggle to park so you can see the vet.
#4. Are They Busy?
Waiting can be frustrating, however it’s often a sign of a popular and well loved service provider. If you vet is very busy then it shows they have lots of happy customers. An empty vets is probably not a good sign, unless of course they are located in a very rural area and serve a small community.
#5. What Are There Opening Hours?
Checking their availability is important. Are they available for late night/early morning call outs. What cover do they offer on the weekend if your pet is sick?
You want to know that if you need them then someone will be there to assist you.
#6. What Facilities Do They Have?
Vets can vary in the level of care they can offer at their premises. It doesn’t mean a vet is bad if they can’t perform all treatments, however it’s important to know if they have an affiliation with another vet that would be able to help.
For example, if your pet needed surgery are they able to do it or have someone that would do it on their behalf, or will you be expected to find another vet that can help.
#7. What Is The Cost of The Vet?
Understanding what your vet charges is important. What is the structure of their fees and what payments options (if any) are available.
Lots of vets will be able to advise you on Pet Insurance options and some are now starting to offer their own payments plans for things like annual check ups and injections.
Best Vets In Ireland
We contacted vets all over Ireland to invite them to be part of our Best Vets In Ireland listing and here are those vets that responded to our request. If you would like your vet to be included then please Get In Touch and let us know all about them.
Note – we recommend you use our checklist above when choosing your vet so that you have a tail wagging experience!
Vets In Carlow
Tullow Vet
Bunclody Road
Tullow
Tel: 0599152316 / 0868124979
Email: tullowvet@gmail.com
Vets In Cavan
Coming soon
Vets In Clare
Kilkee veterinary Clinic
1 Circular Road,
Kilkee
V15xw42
Tel: 065 9056504
email: kilkeevc@yahoo.ie
Burren Vets
Circular Road
Ennistymon
Tel: 0657071155
email: geraldinevleeuwen@hotmail.com
web: www. Burrenvets.ie
Vets In Cork
Acorn Veterinary Clinic
Old Cork Road
Mallow
Tel: 022 43862
email: acornmallow@gmail.com
Website www.acornvets.ie
We offer a 24 hour emergency service. We open 9-6pm mon-fri and 10-1pm on sat
Corrin Veterinary Hospital
Cork Road
Fermoy
Tel: 087 2580288
email: horsevet@eircom.net
Abbeyville Veterinary Hospital,
1 Clashduv Road,
Togher,
Cork.
Tel: 021 431 7019
email: info@abbeyvillevet.ie
Abbeyville Veterinary Hospital, is one of Corks leading veterinary practices it was founded over 70 years ago. The practice was initially located in Conway’s yard in Cork City. The need for more space eventually encouraged us to relocate to Togher Road where we were based from 1982 until 2014. On 10th. February 2014 we moved to our purpose built, state of the art hospital on no.1 Clashduv Road, Togher, Cork.
As a registered veterinary hospital we are obliged to have the highest standards, facilities and equipment. Regular inspection ensures quality and credibility in a rapidly advancing field. The practice has been accredited as a training centre for veterinary nurses.
Our vet clinics in Cork are open six days a week and operate an appointment only system, we provide a 24 hour emergency service 365 days a year. We provide a full range of medical surgical and obstetrical care across all species. We are always glad to see old faces and meet new friends and their owners of course.
Abbeyville Veterinary Clinic,
2 Ringwood House,
Shean Lower,
Blarney,
Cork.
Tel: 021 438 2583
Abbeyville Veterinary Clinic,
Station Road,
Carrigaline,
Cork.
Tel: 021 437 7163
Vets In Derry
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Vets In Donegal
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Vets In Down
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Vets In Dublin
Palmerstown Veterinary Hospital
Old Lucan Road
Palmerstown
Dublin 20
Website – www.palmerstownvets.ie
Tel: 01 6237044
email: palmerstownvet@anicare.ie
Raheny Veterinary Hospital
122 Raheny Rd
Raheny
Dublin 5
Tel: 01-8478044
email: info@rahenyvet.com
Village Vets Sandyford
2B Lambs Cross
Sandyford
Dublin 18
Tel: 01 2945899
email: sandyford@villagevets.ie
Hermitage Veterinary Clinic
Lucan Road
Ballydown
Lucan
Tel: 01 6010060
email: lucan@myvet.ie
Shenick Veterinary Centre
Unit 5 Skerries Point
Skerries
Tel: 01-8493071
email: ollie@shenickvets.ie
Village Vets Clonsilla
Clonsilla Road
Coolmine
Dublin 15
Tel: 018213189
Village Vets Cabra
87 New Cabra Road
Phibsboro
Dublin 7
Tel: 018680119
Village Vets Coolock
Coolock Retail Park
Malahide Road
Dublin 17
Tel: 015441910
Village Vets Dundrum
Apollo Building
Dundrum Road
Dublin 14
Tel: (01) 298 7510
Village Vets Sandyford
2B Lambs Cross
Sandyford
Dublin 18
Tel: (01) 294 5899
Village Vets Stillorgan
Glenalbyn Rd
Stillorgan
Co. Dublin
Tel: 012888486
Just Cats Veterinary Clinic
Coolmine
Clonsilla
Dublin 15
Tel: 018227270
Terenure Veterinary Hospital,
30 Whitehall Road,
Terenure,
Dublin 12.
Tel; 01-4555362,
email: dougalvet@gmail.com
pets@southdublinvets.ie
Dundrum Veterinary Clinic,
Old Shopping Centre,
Main Street ,
Dundrum ,
Dublin 14.
Tel: 01-2965876,
email: dougalvet@gmail.com
pets@southdublinvets.ie
Raheny Veterinary Hospital
122 Raheny Rd,
Raheny,
Dublin 5
Tel: 01-8478044
email: info@rahenyvet.com
www.rahenyvet.com
Vets In Fermanagh
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Vets In Galway
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Vets In Kerry
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Vets In Kildare
Riverofest Vets
Unit 5
Riverforest Court
Leixlip
Tel: 01-4430890
email: riverforestvets@gmail.com
www.riverforestvets.com
Vets In Kilkenny
Castlcomer Vets
Unit 1
Ballyhimmin Business Park
Castlecomer
Tel: 056 4400550
email: castlecomervets@outlook.ie
Vets In Laois
Mountrath Veterinary Centre,
Rushin Road,
Mountrath,
Tel: 0578732386,
email fpgraham@eircom.net
Vets In Leitrim
Ashwood Veterinary Centre Ltd
Gortfadda,
Mohill,
Tel: 071-9631043
email. paulabvet@icloud.com
Vets In Limerick
Treaty Veterinary Clinic
High Road
Thomondgate
Tel: 061 328511
email: mail@treatyveterinaryclinic.com
City Vet
Lord Edward Street,
Limerick
Tel: 061-419760
email: reception@cityvet.ie
www.cityvet.ie
Vets In Longford
Coming soon
Vets In Louth
Coming soon
Vets In Mayo
Conal Finnerty
Skeldale Vet Clinic
High Street
Ballinrobe
Tel:
email: conalmrcvs@hotmail.com
Esther van Luipen
Claremorris Pet Clinic
Park House
The Square,
Claremorris
Web: www.csap.ie
Tel: 0949373955
email: esthervanluipen@yahoo.com
Lodge Vet Hospital
Lodge Rd
Westport
Tel: 09826006
email: lodgevethospital@yahoo.co.uk
www.lodgevethospital.ie
Ballina veterinary clinic
Pound street
Ballina
Tel: 096 22063
email: ballinaveterinaryclinic@gmail.com
Vets In Meath
Shenick Veterinary Centre
Unit 5 Delvin Court
Stamullen
Tel: 01-8418434
email: ollie@shenickvets.ie
Village Vets Dunshaughlin
Main Street
Dunshaughlin
Web; Villagevets.ie
Tel: 018259636
Village Vets Ashbourne
4 Castle Street
Ashbourne
Tel: 018499973
Village Vets Dunboyne
1 Avondale Terrace
Dunboyne
Tel: 018251125
Vets In Monaghan
Oriel Veterinary Clinic
Unit 3
Bogues Garage
Dublin Road
Monaghan
Website:www.facebook.com/orielvets
Tel: 047 75552 / 047 75557
email: orielvet@gmail.com
Vets In Offaly
Cloghan Veterinary Clinic
Castle Street
Cloghan
Birr
Tel: 0906457925
email: cloghanvets@eircom.net
Vets In Roscommon
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Vets In Sligo
St Benedict’s Veterinary Hospital,
Pearse Road,
Sligo
Tel: 0719142435
email: stbenedictsvetclinic@gmail.com
www.sligovet.com
Vets In Tipperary
Cahir Vet Clinic
Millbuilding
Cahir
Tel: 052-7442393
email: cahirveterinary@gmail.com
web: https://www.facebook.com/CahirVeterinaryClinic/
Borris Veterinary Clinic
Capanilly
Borrisoleigh
Thurles
Tel: 0504 51165
Email: borrisvets@hotmail.com
Web https://b-m.facebook.com/borrisvets/
Our vet Niamh has completed a post-graduate certificate in veterinary dermatology and has experience dealing with complicated skin problems
A Country Practice Veterinary Clinic
16 Sarsfield Street,
Nenagh,
Tel: 067 33725
email: carriemounsey@gmail.com
www.acountrypracticeveterinaryclinic.ie/
John Keogh V.S.
Green Road,
Dundrum,
Tel: 062-71195
email: jmkeoghvets@eircom.ne
Vets In Tyrone
Coming soon
Vets In Waterford
Coming soon
Vets In Westmeath
Park Pets Veterinary Clinic
Park
Kinnegad
Web: www.parkpets.ie
Tel: 044 9391603
email: frogersvet@hotmail.com
Vets In Wexford
Borovalley Veterinary Clinic
Ballybrittas
Bree
Enniscorthy
Web: www.borovalleyvetclinic.ie
Tel: 0539247849
email: borovalley@gmail.com
Vets In Wicklow
Roundwood Veterinary Practice
Knockatemple
Roundwood
Tel: 012818000
email: roundwoodvets@hotmail.com
Brayvet
Old Connaught Ave
Bray
Website: www.brayvet.com
Tel: 012821909
email: pete@brayvet.com
Slaney Veterinary Centre Vet
Edward Street,
Baltinglass,
Co Wicklow
Website: www.slaneyveterinarycentre.ie
tel: 059 6481818
email: slaneyveterinarycentre@hotmail.com
